Superego evil and Poe's revenge tales

Magdalen KI

doi:10.1353/poe.2013.0013

Superego evil and Poe's revenge tales

Magdalen KI

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This essay analyzes the differences between traditional and Kantian retributivism. Poe's revenge tales not only highlight the intricate links between the Law and superego evil but also lay bare the agenda of the perverse subjects of the Law. Vengeance is often justified on legal grounds: law-preserving violence, lawmaking violence, and law-bending violence. And the avenger can hide behind the Law to reap surplus enjoyment in practicing evil and executing boundless revenge.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	59-77
Number of pages	19
Journal	Poe Studies: History, Theory, Interpretation
Volume	46
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1353/poe.2013.0013
Publication status	Published - 2013

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